Hello! My name is V.C. Marello and this is Wicked Webs In My Mind, my personal blog about my stories, book summaries, reviews, and random thoughts. The characters from my stories constantly haunt my mind and throw temper tantrums, keeping me awake at night until I listen to them about their lives, world, and challenges. … Continue reading Well, You Found ME!
Quarter-Finalist in the Emerging Screenwriters Horror Screenplay Competition (2025)
That's right! I adapted my first book, Gate of Torment, into a screenplay back in April and entered it into several screenplay competitions. I just received the first round results from this competition, Emerging Screenwriters Horror Screenplay Competition (2025), and I placed as a QUARTER-FINALIST. I will find out on July 9th if I move on as a Semifinalist. … Continue reading Quarter-Finalist in the Emerging Screenwriters Horror Screenplay Competition (2025)
Gate of Torment, but as a screenplay
So, I did it. I didn't think I would do it but I did. Yes, I adapted Gate of Torment (Book 1 of Hell Gates), into a screenplay. It was such a challenge but rewarding experience that I know I will consider writing some more screenplays. The craft is much different than writing a novel, … Continue reading Gate of Torment, but as a screenplay
3-Days lockup for my next book, Gate of Judgement
I am currently halfway through my 3-days lockup in the beautiful mountains of northern Georgia near Clarkesville. I'm focused entirely on finishing my first draft of my third book in the Hell Gates series, Gate of Judgment. I completed 8,000 words yesterday alone with a total of just over 40,000 so far. Halfway through the … Continue reading 3-Days lockup for my next book, Gate of Judgement